ROADWORKS SUMMARY
Drover Road, CONSETT, DH8 9RE
Introduction
View current and future planned roadworks and road closures for Drover Road, DH8 9RE and the surrounding area.
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Major Roadworks near to Drover Road, CONSETT, DH8 9RE
Details of major roadworks, currently in progress or starting soon and resulting in road closures and/or traffic signal management for Drover Road are shown here covering a 5 mile radius. See further down for details of all roadworks in your area.
Monday
Northumbrian Water are carrying out Utility asset works on B6306 (From Blanchland To Edmundbyers), Edmundbyers.
These works are categorised as Major.
Multi-way signals are to be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 18 March 2026 at 13:20 and could run through until 21 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northumbrian Water on 15 Jul 2026 at 10:11.
2 Nov 2026
Northumbrian Water are carrying out Utility asset works on B6306 (From Blanchland To Edmundbyers), Edmundbyers.
These works are categorised as Major.
Two-way signals are to be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 12 May 2026 at 17:00 and could run through until 2 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northumbrian Water on 6 Aug 2026 at 14:59.
3 Aug and 30 Oct 2026
Durham County Council are proposing to carry out Highway improvement works on John Street, Consett.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 3 August 2026 and could run through until 30 October 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
*These works were due to commence more than a month ago. It is possible that the works may still commence but it should also be considered that the works may have been cancelled and the roadworks data has not been updated to reflect this.
This roadwork event was last updated by Durham County Council on 20 May 2026 at 11:27.
3 Aug and 30 Oct 2026
Durham County Council are proposing to carry out Highway improvement works on Victoria Road, Consett.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 3 August 2026 and could run through until 30 October 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
*These works were due to commence more than a month ago. It is possible that the works may still commence but it should also be considered that the works may have been cancelled and the roadworks data has not been updated to reflect this.
This roadwork event was last updated by Durham County Council on 20 May 2026 at 13:02.
7 Sep and 18 Oct 2026
Northumbrian Water are proposing to carry out Utility asset works on Consett Road, Castleside.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 7 September 2026 and could run through until 18 October 2026. The works will impact the footway, carriageway, verge and footpath.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northumbrian Water on 16 Jun 2026 at 09:23.
Friday
Northern Gas Networks are carrying out Utility repair and maintenance works on Daisy Hill, Shotley Bridge.
Two-way signals are to be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 9 September 2026 at 14:16 and could run through until 18 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northern Gas Networks on 10 Sep 2026 at 12:08.
Friday
Northumberland County Council are carrying out Highway repair and maintenance works on U8088 Eddys Bridge To Redwell Hall Farm Junction, Eddis Bridge.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road is closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 15 September 2026 at 08:00 and could run through until 18 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northumberland County Council on 15 Sep 2026 at 08:11.
Friday
Northumberland County Council are carrying out Highway repair and maintenance works on B6278 Edmondbyres To Carterway Heads, Consett.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road is closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works started on 15 September 2026 at 08:00 and could run through until 18 September 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northumberland County Council on 15 Sep 2026 at 08:09.
1 Oct and 30 Nov 2026
Durham County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Barley Mill Road, Bridgehill.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 1 October 2026 and could run through until 30 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Durham County Council on 11 Mar 2026 at 09:17.
26 Oct and 2 Nov 2026
Durham County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Barley Mill Road, Bridgehill.
These works are categorised as Major.
The road will be closed for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 26 October 2026 and could run through until 2 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Durham County Council on 28 Aug 2026 at 12:56.
2 and 16 Nov 2026
Durham County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Raglan Street, Consett.
These works are categorised as Major.
Multi-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 2 November 2026 and could run through until 16 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Durham County Council on 16 Sep 2026 at 13:13.
2 and 16 Nov 2026
Durham County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on Victoria Road, Consett.
These works are categorised as Major.
Multi-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 2 November 2026 and could run through until 16 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Durham County Council on 16 Sep 2026 at 13:11.
2 and 16 Nov 2026
Durham County Council are proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on John Street, Consett.
These works are categorised as Major.
Multi-way signals will be in place for some or all of the period and could cause delays to journeys.
The works will start on or after 2 November 2026 and could run through until 16 November 2026. The works will impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Durham County Council on 16 Sep 2026 at 13:12.
2 Nov 2026 and 23 Apr 2027
Northumberland County Council were proposing to carry out Highway repair and maintenance works on A68 Kilnpit Hill To Scales Cross, Kiln Pit Hill, Consett.
These works were categorised as Major.
The road was planned to be closed for some or all of the period. However, the works were cancelled.
The works were originally planned to start 2 November 2026 and run through until 23 April 2027. The works were due to impact the carriageway only.
This roadwork event was last updated by Northumberland County Council on 9 Sep 2026 at 14:24.
Roadworks Map near to Drover Road, CONSETT, DH8 9RE
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Roadworks Listing near to Drover Road, CONSETT, DH8 9RE (2 Events)
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(Scheduled: 5 Sep 2026 - 18 Sep 2026)
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